When the first infected student attacks the cheerleading squad, the school erupts into chaos. Our heroes—a ragtag group of students led by the righteous Nam On-jo, the brave Lee Cheong-san, and the troubled former bully Yoon Gwi-nam—must fight their way from a classroom to the rooftop, hoping for a rescue that may never come. 1. The Setting is a Character Most zombie shows use cities or malls. All of Us Are Dead uses a high school. That means narrow hallways, locked classrooms, a creaky broadcasting room, and a swimming pool. Every location becomes a potential death trap. The show cleverly uses teenage resources: a cell phone drone, a DIY flamethrower made of spray cans, and sports equipment for weapons.
Stay safe, stay alive, and stay away from school labs. 🧟♂️📚 All of Us Are Dead - Season 1
But here’s the terrifying twist: these aren't slow zombies. They are fast, coordinated, and driven by a single instinct: bite. Worse, some students become "halfbies"—immune carriers who retain their intelligence but struggle with a hunger for flesh. When the first infected student attacks the cheerleading
All of Us Are Dead Season 1 is messy, bloody, and occasionally melodramatic—exactly like being a teenager. But it’s also thrilling, inventive, and surprisingly moving. If you can handle the gore (and the sound of crunching bones), you’ll find one of the best ensemble horror dramas on streaming. The Setting is a Character Most zombie shows
Gore, jump scares, or watching children suffer. Have you watched All of Us Are Dead ? Who was your favorite character? And are you Team Gwi-nam (as a villain) or Team Cheong-san? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
Based on the webtoon Now at Our School by Joo Dong-geun, Season 1 of All of Us Are Dead isn't just another zombie show. It’s a claustrophobic, heart-wrenching, and surprisingly emotional siege story that traps you inside a high school and refuses to let you breathe for 12 episodes.